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“Maame” has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means “woman.” I’ve been called Maame ever since I can remember and I loved being referred to as a woman when I was still a girl. I loved being viewed as a grown-up before I’d even gotten
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Having to grow up too fast in order to take on the adult responsibilities the adults refuse to take on for themselves. It's an unfair practice that is given a nice title - woman - rather than acknowledging the injustice of the practice itself.
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